Dual Enrollment & Dual Credit Guidance
Schools should establish clear procedures governing dual enrollment and dual credit opportunities.
Policies Should Address:
- Approved institutions
- Eligibility requirements
- Course approval procedures
- Transcript documentation
- GPA weighting
- Graduation requirement alignment
- Credit transfer procedures
Program Credit Awarded By Appears on HS Transcript? Counts in HS GPA? Registrar Action AP (College Board) College Board exam score Yes — course grade Yes (weighted, if applicable) Record course grade; note AP designation; obtain score report IB (IB Organization) IB exam score Yes — course grade Yes (weighted, if applicable) Record course grade; note IB designation; obtain score report Dual Enrollment Partner college or university Yes — per agreement School policy varies Obtain official transcript from college; evaluate per transfer policy Credit by Exam (CLEP, etc.) Testing organization Yes — as CR designation Generally no GPA impact Verify exam score meets school threshold; record credits awarded
Registrars should maintain:
- Official college transcripts
- Approval documentation
- Course equivalency records
- Graduation audit updates
Schools should communicate clearly with students and families regarding:
- Financial responsibilities
- College transcript implications
- Transferability considerations